Marc Marquez Honda Repsol Jacket: Race-Inspired Leather Guide

The Marc Marquez Honda Repsol MotoGP 2017 Leather Jacket is a race-inspired leather jacket modeled on the Repsol Honda look of Marc Marquez's 2017 season, the year he won his second consecutive MotoGP riders title. This guide covers where the design comes from, what the product page lists for materials and protection, and how to choose the right fit.

Where the Design Comes From

Marc Marquez won the 2017 MotoGP riders title at the Valencia finale while racing for the Repsol Honda Team, a season that also gave Honda the team and constructors titles (Honda newsroom). The jacket takes its styling from that season: a dark base, team graphics and the sharp panel lines associated with factory race leathers.

It is a replica inspired by the Repsol Honda look, made for fans and riders who want the race aesthetic in a jacket rather than a full suit. Riders who follow the rider more broadly can browse the Marc Marquez replica range for suits, jackets and accessories.

Materials and Construction

The product page describes the shell as 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed cowhide with hand-stitched panels and reinforced safety stitching. Cowhide is a common choice for motorcycle jackets; the product page lists 1.2-1.3 mm.

Fit-Related Details

• Pre-curved sleeves: cut for the bent-arm riding position, so the sleeves do not pull back when the hands are on the bars.
• Polyester mesh lining: listed as a 100 percent polyester mesh interior, with removable lining options.
• Perforation choices: none, chest, front or full perforation, depending on how warm the riding conditions are.
• Made-to-measure sizing: available when standard sizes do not suit the rider's proportions.

Protection: What the Standards Mean

The product page lists removable shoulder and elbow protectors specified to EN 1621-1:2012, plus a removable back protector compatible with EN 1621-2, with TPU-reinforced shoulder protectors. EN 1621-1 covers limb joint impact protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors; both define Level 1 and Level 2, and the lower transmitted-force limits apply to Level 2 (Wikipedia: motorcycle armour).

These standards describe how an individual protector performs in a laboratory impact test. They do not promise any outcome in a crash, so correct protector placement over the joint and a snug fit remain important. For a full set of matching gear, the matching Marquez race boots follow the same racing theme.

Who the Jacket Suits

• Riders who want a race-style jacket with removable protection for road use.
• MotoGP fans who follow Marquez and the Honda factory team.
• Riders looking for Jackets with a sporty cut.

Fit, Break-In and Care

A racing-cut leather jacket should feel snug across the shoulders and upper arms; leather relaxes slightly with wear, so a loose fit on day one tends to become looser. Expect a short break-in period while the shell softens around the elbows. Clean dust with a damp cloth, follow the care label or the maker's instructions, since the right product and frequency depend on the finish and construction, and dry the jacket away from direct heat and sunlight.

Riders who prefer a Honda-branded look in other cuts can look through the Honda race gear collection.

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.